7 Fort Wayne Nicknames and the History Behind Them Visual Story

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Introduction

7 Fort Wayne Nicknames and the History Behind Them Visual Story

There are several Fort Wayne nicknames worth knowing. This article covers seven of the most...

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NICKNAME 1

The City of Churches

With over 360 churches within the city's limits, The City of Churches is an appropriate...

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NICKNAME 2

The City of Restaurants

While no one quite knows who coined the term, this part of Indiana has, over...

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NICKNAME 3

The City of Three Rivers

Fort Wayne's moniker as The City of Three Rivers can be traced back to the...

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NICKNAME 4

The City That Saved Itself

Since the 1980s, The City That Saved Itself has been a locally-beloved Fort Wayne nickname...

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NICKNAME 5

The Magnet Wire Capital of the World

Magnet wire is one of the most underrated inventions in the world. Often used in...

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NICKNAME 6

Small City With a Big Future

Small City With a Big Future is one of Fort Wayne's newest nicknames. The name...

NICKNAME 7

Summit City

People familiar with the Midwest might think Summit City should belong on a list of...

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Conclusion

In Summary

From The City of Churches to The Magnet Wire Capital of the World, Fort Wayne...

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